Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2021

Zillow announced an update to its mobile app Thursday that aids in the fight against rental discrimination, per a company press release. Rentals listed on Zillow will now show whether or not they lie in a jurisdiction with local laws protecting renters from discrimination based on the use of Housing Choice Vouchers. The app also lists any local laws protecting renters who use veteran’s benefits or Social Security insurance payments to pay their rent.

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Homes.com

JANUARY 28, 2021

If you're a homeowner interested in refinancing your home, preparation is key. Here's how to navigate five scenarios that may surprise you! The post 5 Surprising Facts About Refinancing Your Home appeared first on Homes.com.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2021

The average mortgage rate for a 30-year fixed loan fell four basis points last week to 2.73%, according to Freddie Mac ’s Primary Mortgage Market Survey. This is the second week mortgage rates have ticked downwards since Jan. 14’s sudden jump , but still more closely resembles the rates seen around Thanksgiving. The 15-year fixed mortgage rate also shifted downward to 2.2 from 2.21 the week prior.

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 28, 2021

According to NAHB’s latest Housing Trends Report, 15% of adults were considering a home purchase in the fourth quarter of 2020, up from 11% a year earlier. Further analysis reveals a significant shift in interest for newly-built homes during this period among prospective buyers. In the final quarter of 2020, 41% of buyers were looking for a newly-built home, more than.

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Housing Wire

JANUARY 28, 2021

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, borrowers are facing new financial risks. According to Black Knight, as of late November, 2.73 million homeowners were still in a forbearance plan, down from the May 2020 peak of 4.7 million. Even though the forbearance numbers continue to fall, homeowners are showing signs of distress. As a result, call volume to servicers spiked to a level not seen since last April.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 28, 2021

We now have a better look at what the end result may be for the massive fulfillment center being built next to Ikea in Red Hook. It's located at 640 Columbia Street, and newly spotted renderings as well as a video (seen here) on a commercial leasing website show the… Read More > The post Here’s a Closer Look at the Massive Warehouse Planned Next to IKEA in Red Hook appeared first on Brownstoner.

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Zolo

JANUARY 28, 2021

Should you splurge on a fancy smart home security system or monitored video surveillance? It depends. The post Are home security systems worth the cost? appeared first on Zolo.

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Afford Anything

JANUARY 28, 2021

This morning, almost every major brokerage halted trading on the most volatile stocks, including GameStop, BlackBerry, Bed Bath & Beyond, Nokia, and AMC Theaters. We’re in a situation where major trading platforms are blocking retail investors – us – from placing trades, while allowing hedge funds and institutional investors to drive prices.

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Sotheby's International Real Estate

JANUARY 28, 2021

Whether a permanent move or a temporary relocation, taking a break from the city is one way to welcome spaciousness into your life. Cities are exhilarating, but there’s something to be said for extra room, clear skies for stargazing, and expansive horizons. These five properties encourage taking a moment for perspective so that once you’re ready to rejoin the urban bustle, you’ll greet it with fresh eyes.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 28, 2021

jacoblund/iStock Mortgage rates dipped slightly over the past week, as investors sought a safe haven amid volatile markets and concerns about the economy. But the era of persistently falling rates has likely passed, which is bad news for home buyers. The 30-year fixed-rate mortgage averaged 2.73% for the week ending Jan. 28, down four basis points from the week prior, Freddie Mac reported this week.

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Better Dwelling

JANUARY 28, 2021

Greater Toronto real estate buyers are paying massive premiums to own. Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC) data shows 2020 rental data. The organization observed, despite more rental vacancies, rents are still rising. More interesting though, they observe that apartment buyers are paying very large premiums for a shot at making big money.

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Realty Biz

JANUARY 28, 2021

Renting a home has its benefits. For one thing, you won’t have to worry about any maintenance costs. Not only that, but it’ll give you more flexibility. That’s not to say that there aren’t any drawbacks, though. After all, apartment hunting can be stressful—there are just so many things that you have to consider! Are you moving out into an apartment?

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 28, 2021

My Entertainment Production Team “Hoarders” host Matt Paxton may be best known for helping pack rats purge their possessions. But in his new show, “ Legacy List ,” he focuses on a far more common problem: What to do with all the stuff your parents and grandparents hang on to that might eventually end up with you. “Legacy List,” which airs on PBS on Mondays at 9 p.m., follows Paxton and his team as they visit homeowners faced with downsizing attics and basemen

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Eye on Housing

JANUARY 28, 2021

Housing has staged a dramatic turnaround since the Spring of 2020. Due to low mortgage interest rates, a renewed focus on the importance of home, an evolving geography of housing demand, and a lack of for-sale inventory, the housing sector has been a relative bright spot for the economy. For the fourth quarter, overall GDP growth continued a recovery at a.

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The Mortgage Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Is now a good time to refinance? For many homeowners, it is. Low rates make it a good time to refinance if you can save money or cash-out home equity.

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GeekEstate

JANUARY 28, 2021

We interviewed Nicholas Gayeski from Clockworks Analytics in the fourth installation of our real estate tech entrepreneur interview series of 2021. Without further ado… Who are you and what do you do? I am the co-founder and CEO of Clockworks Analytics, the leading smart building intelligence platform for healthcare, educational and corporate real estate facilities.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 28, 2021

monkeybusinessimages/Getty Images Remember when everyone was obsessed with the open floor plan? Over the past decade or so we’ve seen home shoppers with budgets large and small coveting a layout with a seamless flow among the kitchen, dining, and living spaces. But the COVID-19 pandemic, which forced many of us to stay home, made us think very differently about our interiors.

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Lab Coat Agents

JANUARY 28, 2021

Anthony Lamacchia says no to the portals and yes to pay per click with Ylopo. Here’s what happened next. In the summer of 2018, Anthony Lamacchia, nationally renowned speaker and CEO of Lamacchia Realty in Massachusetts, had decided that enough was enough. His main “big portal” lead provider had just informed him that not only were they going to significantly raise the price of the leads, but that they were also going to force him and his team to work those leads via the portal’s own proprietary

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Speaker: Sarah Santa Ana, Real Estate Coach, Move4Free Realty

Networking is one of the crucial elements in every real estate organization's success. Both agents and real estate companies need to maintain robust networking links. This is why social media is essential for any real estate professional! Social media enables you to stay in touch with your present clients, maintain connections with your past clients, and engage potential customers and investors.

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Point2Homes

JANUARY 28, 2021

Image: Archi_Viz / Shutterstock.com. There was a time when folding doors were just for closets. But now that we’re all looking for ways to make our homes more flexible, folding doors are finding new life. Along with their newfound popularity, folding doors are also becoming more stylish. Whether you’re looking for your next DIY or are about to embark on a renovation , it’s time to consider how folding doors can improve your home.

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Notorious ROB

JANUARY 28, 2021

I am extremely busy putting the finishing touches on a massive report on CoStar and its entry into residential real estate, but… had to take a few minutes to… um, crow. Yes, I did sprain my shoulder patting myself on the back. But thought it maybe worthwhile in case people have forgotten the issues I. Read more. The post Robstradamus Strikes Again: Office Exclusives and Clear Cooperation Policy appeared first on NotoriousROB.

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REM Online

JANUARY 28, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: How to plan when the plan keeps changing. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction. While it was a tough year, 2020 was also an incredible lesson in how to plan when nothing is set in stone.

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The Mortgage Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Today’s mortgage and refinance rates Average mortgage rates fell yesterday, as we predicted. And, as a result, they’re now at a new all-time low. There was mixed economic news earlier […].

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Speaker: Trey Willard, Realtor/Team Leader at Keller Williams Realty, Inc.

In order to create continued success in today’s real estate market, realtors need to utilize an arsenal of technology that will increase their efficiency and presence on social media. Using technology to manage your prospects and tap into their needs through websites, social media, and other channels is critical for real estate success in 2022 and beyond.

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REM Online

JANUARY 28, 2021

The following content may have been republished here without the author's permission. The original post can be found at the following URL: While waiting for twins to arrive, Guelph sales reps Michael and Ariana Christie raise funds for shelter. Please visit REMonline.com for more content like this, and contact web@remonline.com to inform us of any unauthorized reproduction.

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The Mortgage Report

JANUARY 28, 2021

Title insurance protects you against outside claims to your property. Lender's title insurance is required but you should get owner's title insurance, too.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 28, 2021

The Real Real, a luxury consignment shop, has opened up their first Brooklyn store in Cobble Hill Tuesday. It is the fashion store’s twelfth shop, and the fourth in New York City (the other three are located in Manhattan). Located at 163 Court Street, it takes the place of BookCourt, the beloved… Read More > The post Luxury Consignment Shop The Real Real Opens in Former BookCourt Space in Cobble Hill appeared first on Brownstoner.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 28, 2021

(REAL ESTATE TECH NEWS) A conversation with social media mogul Dan Flyshman on how you can leverage Clubhouse as an entrepreneur. The post Is Clubhouse the next big thing for entrepreneurs? [INTERVIEW] appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Brownstoner

JANUARY 28, 2021

This duplex rental offers some early 20th century charm, like built-ins and an inglenook, as well as a private garden and a location near the green oasis of Prospect Park. It takes up the first and second floors of 352 Parkside Avenue, a two-family Kinko-style row house in Prospect Lefferts… Read More > The post Prospect-Lefferts Gardens No-Fee Duplex With Mantel, Garden, Laundry Asks $5,000 a Month appeared first on Brownstoner.

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RISMedia

JANUARY 28, 2021

By Anita Ginsburg When you're ready to start a renovation or demolition project, the first step is to get prepared with all the equipment, tools, materials and supplies that will be needed. This includes renting items that you don't own. A debris receptacle is essential for collecting all the waste that'll be removed from the […]. The post Tear It Down: Ways You Can Make Any Home Demolition or Renovation Easier appeared first on RISMedia's Housecall.

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The American Genius for Real Estate

JANUARY 28, 2021

(OPINION / EDITORIAL) The maker scene is exploding, with creative expression seen through every major entertainment medium and even launching new careers, products, and services. The post Wow! The maker scene has brought us a functional Batman grappling hook appeared first on The American Genius Real Estate.

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Realtor.com

JANUARY 28, 2021

realtor.com, Paras Griffin/Getty Images Rumor had it that the NBA superstar Shaquille O’Neal was dabbling in the art of home flipping, when he put his luxurious home in a gated equestrian community in Bell Canyon, CA , on the market for $2.5 million in late 2019. The big man purchased the place in February 2018 for $1,815,000, and owned the home for only a little more than a year before he decided to sell.

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Speaker: Mary Maloney, Founder & Team Leader at Hometown Realty

The sales cycle in real estate is frequently measured at 3+ months. During this time, real estate agents frequently lose contact with clients and miss out on opportunities because they fail to follow up and provide value to the client. Top real estate agents are distinguished from developing agents by their ability to convert organic connections into sales opportunities.

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